Dog Alien life-size head - Coolprops

[Python]

A thing of beauty, coolprops are really making the most of this license.


Pictures courtesy of Darkmummy..

http://i.imgur.com/y7rqjr2.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/U9T7tAb.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/06XgXuw.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/yihuNga.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/IvydNFC.jpg



Side note, I'm still not sure where to post these, but I believe Kotobukiya own or work with Coolprops?

[madmanny]

I love it so much. I think I will get either the warrior or the dog. The predator 2 bust is just beautiful and pleasantly surprised by the price

[Python]

Yeah, these are meant to cost less than the Predator also which is nice. I think this looks awesome! I'm hoping to get one of each, Big Chap, Warrior, Dog, Resurrection Warrior and maybe even Grid...

[kikoken]

wish its mouth was open like the Sano one :(

[Python]

I quite like the slightly more relaxed look on this myself, an aggressive posture might look a little out of place on just a head. Although I guess it's likely they might do another with an open mouth if this one sells well, and Sideshow should have their LSB out at some point.

[El Diablo]

Already have a 1:1 dog alien head so doubt I'd get this but it does look very good, the paint job is excellent :thumbs2:

[Python]

Yeah, the P2 on display is a production piece, but I believe the Aliens are the prototypes. If they can match that look however, I'll be very impressed indeed!

[kikoken]

I quite like the slightly more relaxed look on this myself, an aggressive posture might look a little out of place on just a head. Although I guess it's likely they might do another with an open mouth if this one sells well, and Sideshow should have their LSB out at some point.

Praying for an open mouth lsb from sideshow

[madmanny]

I still can't believe these are happening. The circle is starting to feel complete

[kikoken]

Do we know roughly how much these are?

[Python]

Less than the P2 bust which is about $1200, that's all we know for now.

[Python]

Maybe it won't be less than the P2 then which is pretty disappointing if true. Also, it is listed as being exclusive to a shop in Tokyo, but I'd not sure if that is just a domestic thing and SSC will distribute it also? Same thing with the blue version of the Warrior...

Even if I am priced out, how cool does everything on this page look!


http://i.imgur.com/0SGGHpZ.png

[Max Shreck]

Absolutely incredible. All the pieces I have ever wanted. Apart from the celtic P helmet I could buy all the others and not even blink... if had the money of course.
The Dog alien is my favorite design (yes I know blasphemy, who cares?) that is where my money goes.

Which ones are you getting Matt?

[Python]

Nothing wrong with that at all, I love the dog, he takes second place to the big chap for me. The simple answer is that I'd like them all, but I'm going to have to be realistic about what I can afford to buy and be able to display in the space I have. I was hoping I could mount these on some sturdy wall shelves but I suspect the bottom of the bases will be far too wide unless they are altered. I'll likely go in for a Big chap and see what I can do with the rest.

It turns out this not not be the final price, apparently the exclusive aspect to these is that there are 70 of them made in house. Presumably there will be a standard run at a lower price later on.

[Max Shreck]

Yes space and money are equally important factors, especially with these life sized collectibles. Love the P2 also! We'll see! Quite exciting!

[Python]

Yeah very! It is times like this I wish I'd worked a bit harder at school so I could have it all lol...

[Python]

It appears that we will be getting the dog after all! :)




"Hi, it's Mika from CoolProps!
Today, I have a great news for all the Alien fans in the world!

As many of you already know, we produced Alien products for Japan for the Alien Day last month, and we were working on the Pre-orders through Sideshow for overseas, so many of you wanted them to be available outside of Japan (No question about it!).

Finally, it is almost confirmed, that our products will be available for overseas through Sideshow soon.

Please stay tuned with us and hopefully we can announce the pre-orders very soon!

Thanks for your support always !!!!"

[Python]

This is now available in the West via Sideshow, price etc is all as expected...


http://www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/alien-3-dog-alien-life-size-head-coolprops-902731/

[Planeswalker]

Wow this is awesome!

Why is CoolProps under the Kotobukia section?? I understand they used to be part of one another but CoolProops has since went out on its own.

With all the high priced collectibles now offered by CoolProps don't they deserve their own section?

[Python]

I agree, and I've said it in many of these threads that mods are more than welcome to move these, it's hard to figure out where they should go but the Sideshow section seems to be the obvious place now...

[Ham]

Does anybody know how many of these are being produced? I read somewhere that it was 75, but that seems really low.

[Python]

Does anybody know how many of these are being produced? I read somewhere that it was 75, but that seems really low.

They made 75 for the initial Japanese run. This is a new run however and there is no official word on what the ES might be. A cp rep suggested that Sideshow might set the number down the line, presumably it would be based on how many they sell.

I just wish we knew the shipping costs, I will definitely grab this guy if I can afford it. The Big chap is my priority though.

[Ham]

They made 75 for the initial Japanese run. This is a new run however and there is no official word on what the ES might be. A cp rep suggested that Sideshow might set the number down the line, presumably it would be based on how many they sell.

I just wish we knew the shipping costs, I will definitely grab this guy if I can afford it. The Big chap is my priority though.

Thanks for the info. Yeah, it's kind of strange that they would offer the warrior and dog alien, but not Big Chap.

[madmanny]

It really does feel like Christmas at the moment, so much great pieces here. With a predator bust on the horizon that's awesome

[Python]

Thanks for the info. Yeah, it's kind of strange that they would offer the warrior and dog alien, but not Big Chap.


The big chap is on the way :) we've seen early WIP images so far, I'm looking forward to seeing the finished item.


http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=151626

[Vader]

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[kikoken]

i really dislike these heads. the lips are completely wrong and i know its on purpose. but when your gonna spend that much money on a collectible like this i'd want it to be completely 100% accurate. Heres hoping sideshow still release a LSB dog alien.

[Python]

i really dislike these heads. the lips are completely wrong and i know its on purpose. but when your gonna spend that much money on a collectible like this i'd want it to be completely 100% accurate. Heres hoping sideshow still release a LSB dog alien.

The sideshow LSB's take plenty of artistic license, so if it is perfect accuracy you crave, they probably won't offer it, as nice as they really are imo. What do you think is wrong with the lips on these? CP tend to use the original props where possible. And they varied quite a bit at times.

I'd also love a Dog Alien LSB however..

[Vader]

the legendary scale busts can't even be compared to these. no dice. these are the best pieces of their sort to be produced. i've waited years for these.

[kikoken]

This attached image is what the Dog alien should look like. aggressive!

The cool props looks like it has dry shrivelled lips - It has absolutely no attitude.

[kikoken]

The sideshow LSB's take plenty of artistic license, so if it is perfect accuracy you crave, they probably won't offer it, as nice as they really are imo. What do you think is wrong with the lips on these? CP tend to use the original props where possible. And they varied quite a bit at times.

I'd also love a Dog Alien LSB however..

you can see more photos with dome is you google 'Beesub' Alien

[Python]

I know of the Beesub kit, it's nice, I'm very close to buying one... but it isn't definitive, it is just a different pose, one which probably wouldn't suit the style of these Coolprops heads. The Dog often has his mouth closed anyway. Both look nice to me.

[Planeswalker]

Ordered! :buttrock:

[Vader]

This attached image is what the Dog alien should look like. aggressive!

The cool props looks like it has dry shrivelled lips - It has absolutely no attitude.

no thanks.

[Silverine]

the paintjob of these are sick, but hate the base :(

[Vader]

classic museum style base. much like the one giger designed for his own museum piece.

[Enforcer]

This attached image is what the Dog alien should look like. aggressive!

The cool props looks like it has dry shrivelled lips - It has absolutely no attitude.
Beesub Alien really is impressive. I find myself considering it just for the opportunity to paint it, but the asking price is steep for an unpainted 1/2 bust 3D print. Granted, it's not small by any means and apparently has quite a lot of weight to it's name(i.e. it's nice quality, up there with any production any of the collectible companies can dish out) It's supposed to be limited edition but beesub keeps repeating "very few left" for a long time now to people...

I sorely wished these 1:1s were more than just heads on a stand...

[Python]

The local UK price is mad... £1480, or $2168!


https://www.collectiblesdirect.co.uk/alien-3-replica-11-dog-alien-head-40-cm.html

This hobby is losing the plot...

[67L88Stingray]

The local UK price is mad... £1480, or $2168!


https://www.collectiblesdirect.co.uk/alien-3-replica-11-dog-alien-head-40-cm.html

This hobby is losing the plot...

That is crazy!

[Silverine]

http://www.monstersinmotion.com/cart/images/01AAD01-Alien-3-Head-Replica.jpg

I always liked this alien 3 bust

[67L88Stingray]

Never cared for that head shape on that one.

[El Diablo]

http://www.monstersinmotion.com/cart/images/01AAD01-Alien-3-Head-Replica.jpg

I always liked this alien 3 bust

that's the one I have, I know it's not from any movie molds but I still prefer it to the cool props one. Plus it cost around £500 less than the coolprops and that's painted.

[statuehungry]

ordered this one also, on the fence about the others

[Max Shreck]

Yeah, this one is beautiful. It's a gorgeous design. Phew. Real tough to be a collector these days.

[Planeswalker]

http://www.monstersinmotion.com/cart/images/01AAD01-Alien-3-Head-Replica.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/IvydNFC.jpg

Anyone having both of these on display will have an incredible set up!
I'm sooooooo looking forward to having the CoolProps pieces in my collection!!

[Ricky Bobby]

Ordered,this one looks terrific.I hope they can duplicate these paint apps onto there production pieces,and if that happens I will definitely pick up a couple more

[statuehungry]

had to get this, love the colors, hope they can duplicate this look

[Python]

We'll see soon as there will be a production sample on display at SDCC.

[statuehungry]

that's what i'm hoping for. lots of pics

[Planeswalker]

Where's the SDCC pics!? Come on people!

[Python]

It is there as I glimpsed it in a video. I'm looking forward to seeing how the production piece turned out.

[Planeswalker]

And still no pics... Gezzzz

[candyrocket786]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/DVDVampire/Mobile%20Uploads/20160721_125337_zps14ggn3ak.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/DVDVampire/Mobile%20Uploads/20160721_125326_zpsmghaztzd.jpg

[Python]

That's lost quite a lot of the paint detail, but it still looks good. I guess we expected as much as it is a complicated paint app on the dog. I really want one, going to have to sit down, have a think and prioritise a few things.

[candyrocket786]

IMO. ... I thought they both looked and felt pretty cheap.

[Python]

IMO. ... I thought they both looked and felt pretty cheap.

Really? You saw them in person and wasn't impressed?

[candyrocket786]

Really? You saw them in person and wasn't impressed?

The overall size of each piece was pretty impressive, but that excessive clear coat glossy look is what killed it for me.

[Ricky Bobby]

That's a little disappointing to hear,but your feedback is much appreciated

[Walls]

Oh no, please tell me the P2 bust looks good.:itsb:

[candyrocket786]

Oh no, please tell me the P2 bust looks good.:itsb:

It wasn't on display. Just Newborn and Dog.

[Planeswalker]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/DVDVampire/Mobile%20Uploads/20160721_125337_zps14ggn3ak.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/DVDVampire/Mobile%20Uploads/20160721_125326_zpsmghaztzd.jpg

Thanks a ton for the pics! Gotta admit that I'm really looking forward to these!!

[Planeswalker]

IMO. ... I thought they both looked and felt pretty cheap.

When you say they felt cheap, did you have the opportunity to hold them? Were they light weight?

[candyrocket786]

When you say they felt cheap, did you have the opportunity to hold them? Were they light weight?

Didn't hold them... these things were HUGE (the newborn was the largest), but they just felt somewhat cheap when I touched them. It's hard to describe partly because I was completely turned off by the glossy/wet effect on each piece.

They just may not be for me. I'm still keeping my P2 order (even though he wasn't displayed).

[Enforcer]

Um...that's quite a drastic change in paint app. At least get the shade right, I mean jeez... surely that's a camera/light problem and the paint isn't that vastly different in color...right? Seems to be much more light reflecting off the dome. Maybe it washed out the color...

[Planeswalker]

Production
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/DVDVampire/Mobile%20Uploads/20160721_125337_zps14ggn3ak.jpg

Prototype
http://i.imgur.com/IvydNFC.jpg

This came out incredible!! I seriously can't wait for these to start shipping!

[cratercritter]

I like the Production support stand. Nice flow to it and not too bulky.

[Python]

I like the Production support stand. Nice flow to it and not too bulky.


I agree, I like the actual stand, just not the flimsy MDF looking parts that join the head and stand.

[cratercritter]

I am glad they have the mouth as is, with a slight aggressive stance and inner jaw retracted. It suits this bust better the way it is. A wide open jaw with extended inner jaw would not suit it as it is just a head with no neck and no shoulders. Very cool Coolprops.

[cratercritter]

FROM THE COOLPROPS WEBSITE:
CoolProps @ CoopProps_PR
【Announcement】 DOG ALIEN / ALIEN WARRIOR BLUE EDITION, Toy sapiens sequentially shipping has started!..... Date: 14Mar2017
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CoolProps @CoolProps_PR
【お知らせ】お待たせしておりましたDOG ALIEN/ ALIEN WARRIOR BLUE EDITION 、トイサピエンス様より順次発送が開始しております！ Mar14,2017
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[darthRobyn]

I saw a video on this production piece. The dome is really dark. It is a shame that it's not transparent enough.

[sash501]

very cool . . . too pricey

[Max Shreck]

It's very disappointing looking with the dark dome and paint at the back of the head. :(
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V86owwb2xfY

[cratercritter]

It's very disappointing looking with the dark dome and paint at the back of the head. :(
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V86owwb2xfY

Agree. CoolProps really dropped the ball on this one. The Alien 3 head in the Youtube video looks awful compared to the prototype. Missed the mark in many areas.... Especially the dome.... Way too dark.:rolleyes2

[SteveL.]

Paint looked kinda bland too.

[Python]

I hope they do much better with the Big chap. That clear dome looks awesome, but it also reveals any bad paint apps beneath which can't be touched up without major surgery...

[Max Shreck]

Not to mention that those awful wiggly lines of airbrushing. Ah, I was really excited about this piece.

[Inkedsushi]

Didn't want to post this in the Big Chap thread but Python said something interesting in his most recent post and bang on imo.
"You can very much see the skull, when a light source hits the alien".
A buddy showed me some pics of Neny Dee's (sorry if I'm spelling his name wrong) Dog Alien pics and he said the same thing, including pics of it. There was a direct light source on it and It looked really good. It was very different from the video he made. You could see the Endoskeleton clearly. I'm still out on this piece but people who are on the fence about this piece may want to check it out.

[Python]

Just to add, my comment was based specifically on the Big chap. The dog did have a darker dome and I don't recall ever visibly seeing its skull on screen. I will have to watch it again and keep my eyes peeled for it. But it was visible on the prop so you should be able to see it on this.

Regrading this dog, there have been plenty of decent pictures posted over on SSF, it's good, but the paint could be better.

[Inkedsushi]

Sorry Python. I should have been clear, about you were speaking specifically on the Big Chap.
I'm pretty sure you see the skull(on the dog) in lots of shots.More from the middle to back. It's been years since I've watched it, could be wrong. Just saw those pics over there, glad to see that it wasnt a fail and the pics are so much better than the video.

[236ko]

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Received this in U.K. from SS today. There's a big 8 inch crack on the back of the dome. Great!
Going ask SS for a replacement and not refund as it quite a nice piece. There's just one thing I really hate about it. The squiggly lines between the thick black vertical lines just under the middle part of the dome, look like they've been drawn in felt tip by a 3yr old.
Sorry the pictures aren't the right way round. Can't figure this out.

[Python]

That's a heck of a crack! Somebody dropped that hard. Some of the paint is very amateur, but I agree that it looks okay over all. Could have been much better though.

[236ko]

That's a heck of a crack! Somebody dropped that hard. Some of the paint is very amateur, but I agree that it looks okay over all. Could have been much better though.

Yes it could have been a lot better. Looks like I might not get a replacement as this is now waitlisted. Have to wait for SS to get back to me. If no replacement is available then it will have to be a refund.
Hey Python did I read a while ago you got your import fees back from HMRC for a damaged statue received. If so a little advice regarding the process would be appreciated👍

[Python]

Yes it could have been a lot better. Looks like I might not get a replacement as this is now waitlisted. Have to wait for SS to get back to me. If no replacement is available then it will have to be a refund.
Hey Python did I read a while ago you got your import fees back from HMRC for a damaged statue received. If so a little advice regarding the process would be appreciated👍


Replacements are separate stock so you might be okay. Best of luck. And yeah, I got my money back for the P2 maquette, it is the first and only time I've ever received a tax refund for a collectible I had refunded however. It was a good one to win on however as it totaled around £200. I can't remember which form it was I had to fill in, but I found it all on google easily enough. It's getting them to accept it that is the hard part sadly. I'll look later when I have time if you haven't found it by then.

[236ko]

Replacements are separate stock so you might be okay. Best of luck. And yeah, I got my money back for the P2 maquette, it is the first and only time I've ever received a tax refund for a collectible I had refunded however. It was a good one to win on however as it totaled around £200. I can't remember which form it was I had to fill in, but I found it all on google easily enough. It's getting them to accept it that is the hard part sadly. I'll look later when I have time if you haven't found it by then.

Well hopefully there are replacements. Fingers crossed as I really like this. I will google which forms I need to fill out just in case. Thanks for the reply Python

[Manu81]

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Received this in U.K. from SS today. There's a big 8 inch crack on the back of the dome. Great!
Going ask SS for a replacement and not refund as it quite a nice piece. There's just one thing I really hate about it. The squiggly lines between the thick black vertical lines just under the middle part of the dome, look like they've been drawn in felt tip by a 3yr old.
Sorry the pictures aren't the right way round. Can't figure this out.

really sorry! hope you get a replacement soon! itvis a very nice piece!!

[allosaur176]

Here's mine in natural light.

https://youtu.be/HrbvH1jG9uw

[FROBAY]

Here's mine in natural light.

https://youtu.be/HrbvH1jG9uw

Looks good. Glad I ordered one. I just opened my New Born and I really like it.

[Ricky Bobby]

Here's mine in natural light.

https://youtu.be/HrbvH1jG9uw

Thanks for the review,looks good,excited now to be getting mine next week.Congrats allosaur

[MagicDara]

Any body have the blue alien warrior yet? I'd love to see a video review. I've only seen pictures thus far.

[Hyena]

Just received number 67 and love it !

[NEMISIS PRIME]

Just received number 67 and love it !

Pics?

[Hyena]

Pics?

Tried but cannot work out how to post a pic :/

[NEMISIS PRIME]

Tried but cannot work out how to post a pic :/

I was trying to decide my next bust between dog alien or predator 2 think I'm going with dog alien

[Hyena]

I was trying to decide my next bust between dog alien or predator 2 think I'm going with dog alien

That's a difficult decision the pred 2 bust is one of my favourites